Chau, Ken H
Pasadena, CA · Oct 2025 – Sep 2026
Hearing Approval Rate
57.5%
Above the national average of 48.6%
Disability judges hear appeals after an initial claim is denied. Judge Chau approves 57.5% of cases — knowing your judge’s track record helps you and your representative prepare. How to prepare for your hearing →
How Judge Chau Decides Cases
Nat'l avg: 48.6%
Nat'l avg: 35.0%
Nat'l avg: 16.3%
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Judge Chau approved 57.5% of dispositions. That’s 8.8 percentage points above the national average of 48.6%. Chau decided 141 cases out of 181 total dispositions. Under SSA’s methodology (excluding dismissals), the approval rate is 73.8%. Knowing your judge’s track record can help you prepare for your hearing.
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Get Your Free GuideDetailed Case Counts— Oct 2025 – Sep 2026
Total Cases
181
Approved
104
Denied
37
Hearing Office
Pasadena (CA)
9.0 months wait · 1,147 pending
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